Here's a detailed list of 9 chicken recipes, each with ingredients and step-by-step preparation instructions:
1. Classic Roast Chicken
Ingredients:
Whole chicken – 1 (about 3.5 lbs)
Olive oil – 2 tbsp
Garlic – 4 cloves, minced
Fresh rosemary – 2 sprigs
Lemon – 1, halved
Salt – 1 tsp
Black pepper – 1/2 tsp
Preparation Steps:
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
Pat chicken dry. Rub with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
Stuff the cavity with rosemary and lemon.
Place in a roasting pan and roast for 1 hour 15 minutes or until juices run clear.
Let rest 10 minutes before carving.
2. Chicken Tikka Masala
Ingredients:
Boneless chicken thighs – 1 lb, cubed
Yogurt – 1/2 cup
Garlic – 4 cloves, minced
Ginger – 1 tbsp, grated
Garam masala – 2 tsp
Ground cumin – 1 tsp
Paprika – 1 tsp
Tomato puree – 1 cup
Heavy cream – 1/2 cup
Salt – 1 tsp
Oil – 2 tbsp
Preparation Steps:
Marinate chicken with yogurt, garlic, ginger, and spices for 1 hour.
Sear chicken in a hot pan with oil until browned. Remove.
In the same pan, add tomato puree and simmer 10 mins.
Stir in cream, add chicken, cook 10 mins until fully cooked.
Serve with rice or naan.
3. Honey Garlic Chicken
Ingredients:
Chicken breasts – 2, boneless
Garlic – 3 cloves, minced
Honey – 1/4 cup
Soy sauce – 1/4 cup
Olive oil – 1 tbsp
Cornstarch – 1 tsp (optional)
Water – 2 tbsp
Preparation Steps:
Season chicken with salt and pepper.
Sear in a skillet with olive oil until browned.
In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, garlic.
Pour over chicken and simmer for 10 mins.
Mix cornstarch and water, stir in to thicken sauce.
Serve over rice or noodles.
4. Chicken Alfredo Pasta
Ingredients:
Chicken breast – 2, sliced
Fettuccine pasta – 8 oz
Butter – 2 tbsp
Garlic – 3 cloves, minced
Heavy cream – 1 cup
Parmesan cheese – 3/4 cup, grated
Salt – 1/2 tsp
Pepper – 1/4 tsp
Preparation Steps:
Cook pasta, reserve 1/4 cup pasta water.
Sauté chicken in butter until golden. Remove.
Add garlic, cream, and pasta water to pan. Simmer.
Stir in cheese, salt, pepper until melted.
Add pasta and chicken. Toss and serve.
5. Chicken Caesar Salad
Ingredients:
Chicken breast – 2, grilled and sliced
Romaine lettuce – 1 head, chopped
Caesar dressing – 1/3 cup
Croutons – 1/2 cup
Parmesan cheese – 1/4 cup, shaved
Salt & pepper – to taste
Preparation Steps:
Grill or sear chicken with salt and pepper. Let rest, then slice.
In a bowl, combine lettuce, croutons, and cheese.
Add dressing and toss gently.
Top with sliced chicken and serve chilled.
6. Spicy Buffalo Wings
Ingredients:
Chicken wings – 2 lbs
Hot sauce (Frank’s) – 1/2 cup
Butter – 1/4 cup
Garlic powder – 1 tsp
Salt – 1/2 tsp
Black pepper – 1/2 tsp
Preparation Steps:
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Toss wings with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Bake on a wire rack for 40 mins until crispy.
Melt butter, mix with hot sauce.
Toss baked wings in the sauce and serve.
7. Chicken Fried Rice
Ingredients:
Cooked rice – 3 cups
Chicken breast – 1, diced
Eggs – 2
Carrots – 1/2 cup, diced
Peas – 1/2 cup
Soy sauce – 3 tbsp
Sesame oil – 1 tbsp
Garlic – 2 cloves, minced
Green onions – 2, chopped
Preparation Steps:
Scramble eggs in sesame oil, set aside.
Sauté garlic and chicken until cooked.
Add carrots, peas, then rice. Stir-fry 3–5 mins.
Add soy sauce and eggs. Mix well.
Garnish with green onions.
8. Chicken Fajitas
Ingredients:
Chicken breast – 2, sliced
Bell peppers – 2, sliced
Onion – 1, sliced
Olive oil – 2 tbsp
Lime juice – 1 tbsp
Chili powder – 1 tsp
Cumin – 1 tsp
Paprika – 1 tsp
Salt – 1/2 tsp
Preparation Steps:
Toss chicken with spices, lime juice, and oil. Marinate 15 mins.
Sear chicken in a hot pan, remove.
Sauté peppers and onions until soft.
Return chicken to pan, mix and heat through.
Serve with tortillas.
9. Chicken and Mushroom Cream Sauce
Ingredients:
Chicken thighs – 4, boneless
Mushrooms – 1 cup, sliced
Garlic – 2 cloves, minced
Heavy cream – 1 cup
Parmesan – 1/3 cup, grated
Olive oil – 1 tbsp
Butter – 1 tbsp
Salt – 1/2 tsp
Pepper – 1/4 tsp
Preparation Steps:
Cook chicken in olive oil until golden. Set aside.
In same pan, melt butter, add mushrooms and garlic. Cook 5 mins.
Add cream and cheese, stir until thick.
Return chicken to pan, simmer 10 mins.
Serve with rice or pasta.
9 continental recipes:
1. Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Ingredients:
Elbow macaroni – 250g
Butter – 3 tbsp
All-purpose flour – 3 tbsp
Milk – 2 cups (warm)
Cheddar cheese – 2 cups (grated)
Parmesan cheese – 1/2 cup (grated)
Mustard powder – 1/2 tsp
Salt – 1/2 tsp
Black pepper – 1/4 tsp
Bread crumbs – 1/2 cup
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Boil macaroni until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a saucepan, melt butter, then whisk in flour and mustard powder to form a roux.
Gradually add warm milk while whisking to avoid lumps.
Cook until thickened. Add cheddar and Parmesan cheese. Stir until melted.
Season with salt and pepper.
Mix cheese sauce with macaroni and pour into a baking dish.
Top with breadcrumbs and a sprinkle of extra cheese.
Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
2. Beef Stroganoff
Ingredients:
Beef sirloin – 500g (sliced thin)
Onion – 1 (sliced)
Mushrooms – 1 cup (sliced)
Butter – 2 tbsp
Sour cream – 1 cup
Dijon mustard – 1 tbsp
Beef broth – 1/2 cup
Salt and pepper – to taste
Egg noodles – 300g
Preparation:
Cook egg noodles as per package instructions.
In a pan, melt butter and sauté onions and mushrooms until soft.
Add beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned.
Stir in Dijon mustard and beef broth. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Reduce heat and stir in sour cream. Cook until warmed through.
Serve over egg noodles.
3. Ratatouille
Ingredients:
Eggplant – 1 (sliced)
Zucchini – 1 (sliced)
Bell peppers – 2 (chopped)
Onion – 1 (chopped)
Tomatoes – 3 (sliced)
Garlic – 3 cloves (minced)
Olive oil – 3 tbsp
Thyme – 1 tsp
Basil – for garnish
Salt and pepper – to taste
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until soft.
In a baking dish, layer eggplant, zucchini, peppers, and tomatoes.
Pour sautéed onion and garlic over the vegetables.
Sprinkle thyme, salt, and pepper.
Drizzle with olive oil.
Bake for 35–40 minutes.
Garnish with basil and serve warm.
4. Greek Moussaka
Ingredients:
Eggplants – 2 (sliced and grilled)
Ground lamb – 500g
Onion – 1 (chopped)
Garlic – 3 cloves (minced)
Tomato paste – 2 tbsp
Cinnamon – 1/2 tsp
Olive oil – 2 tbsp
Bechamel sauce – 2 cups
Parmesan cheese – 1/4 cup (grated)
Preparation:
Sauté onions and garlic in olive oil. Add lamb and brown it.
Stir in tomato paste and cinnamon. Simmer for 10 mins.
In a baking dish, layer grilled eggplants, then meat mixture.
Top with béchamel sauce and Parmesan cheese.
Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 40 minutes.
Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
5. Spanish Paella
Ingredients:
Arborio rice – 1 1/2 cups
Chicken thighs – 300g (chopped)
Shrimp – 200g (peeled)
Green peas – 1/2 cup
Red bell pepper – 1 (sliced)
Onion – 1 (chopped)
Garlic – 3 cloves (minced)
Olive oil – 3 tbsp
Chicken broth – 4 cups
Saffron – a pinch
Paprika – 1 tsp
Salt – to taste
Preparation:
Heat olive oil in a large pan. Cook chicken until browned. Set aside.
In same pan, sauté onion, garlic, and bell pepper.
Add rice, saffron, and paprika. Stir well.
Pour in broth, bring to a boil.
Add chicken back in. Simmer uncovered for 15 mins.
Add shrimp and peas. Cook for 10 more minutes.
Let sit 5 minutes before serving.
6. Fish Meunière
Ingredients:
White fish fillets – 4
Flour – 1/2 cup
Butter – 4 tbsp
Lemon juice – 2 tbsp
Parsley – 2 tbsp (chopped)
Salt and pepper – to taste
Preparation:
Season fish with salt and pepper.
Dredge lightly in flour.
Melt 2 tbsp butter in pan, cook fish until golden (2–3 min per side).
Remove fish. Add remaining butter and lemon juice to pan.
Pour sauce over fish, sprinkle with parsley, and serve.
7. Quiche Lorraine
Ingredients:
Shortcrust pastry – 1 sheet
Eggs – 4
Heavy cream – 1 cup
Milk – 1/2 cup
Bacon – 150g (cooked and chopped)
Gruyère cheese – 1 cup (grated)
Nutmeg – a pinch
Salt and pepper – to taste
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line tart pan with pastry.
In a bowl, whisk eggs, cream, milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
Scatter bacon and cheese into the crust.
Pour egg mixture over it.
Bake for 35–40 minutes or until set.
Cool slightly before serving.
8. Chicken Cordon Bleu
Ingredients:
Chicken breasts – 2 (flattened)
Ham slices – 4
Swiss cheese – 4 slices
Flour – 1/2 cup
Egg – 1 (beaten)
Bread crumbs – 1 cup
Butter – 2 tbsp
Salt and pepper – to taste
Preparation:
Place ham and cheese on each chicken breast, then roll tightly.
Secure with toothpicks.
Dredge in flour, dip in egg, then coat in breadcrumbs.
Fry in butter until golden, then bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20 minutes.
Slice and serve with mustard or creamy sauce.
9.Niçoise Salad
Ingredients:
Tuna (canned or grilled) – 200g
Green beans – 100g (blanched)
Baby potatoes – 200g (boiled and halved)
Cherry tomatoes – 1 cup (halved)
Hard-boiled eggs – 2 (quartered)
Black olives – 1/4 cup
Lettuce or mixed greens – 2 cups
For Dressing:
Olive oil – 3 tbsp
Red wine vinegar – 1 tbsp
Dijon mustard – 1 tsp
Garlic – 1 clove (minced)
Salt and pepper – to taste
Preparation:
In a bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients.
Arrange lettuce on a large plate or platter.
Top with green beans, potatoes, tuna, tomatoes, eggs, and olives.
Drizzle dressing over the salad.
Serve fresh with crusty bread if desired.
9 recipes of cakes:
1. Chocolate Layer Cake
Description: A rich, moist cake with multiple layers of chocolate sponge, frosted with silky chocolate buttercream or ganache. It has a glossy, dark brown finish, sometimes garnished with chocolate curls or sprinkles.
Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
Chocolate buttercream (1 cup butter, 3 cups powdered sugar, 1/2 cup cocoa, 1/4 cup milk)
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla; beat until smooth.
Stir in boiling water (batter will be thin). Pour into prepared pans.
Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.
For buttercream, beat butter until creamy, gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa, then milk until smooth.
Stack layers with buttercream, frost the top and sides, and decorate as desired.
2. Vanilla Sponge Cake (Victoria Sponge)
Description: A light, airy cake with a golden surface, typically two layers filled with whipped cream and strawberry jam, dusted with powdered sugar. It has a soft, fluffy texture and a simple, elegant look.
Ingredients:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
1 tsp baking powder
2 tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup heavy cream, whipped
1/2 cup strawberry jam
Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans.
Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well.
Sift in flour and baking powder, add milk and vanilla, and fold gently until combined.
Divide batter between pans and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and springy.
Cool cakes completely. Spread jam on one layer, top with whipped cream, then place the second layer on top.
Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
3. Carrot Cake
Description: A moist, spiced cake with a rustic, orange-brown crumb flecked with grated carrots, often topped with cream cheese frosting and chopped nuts. It’s dense yet soft, with a creamy white topping.
Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
2 cups grated carrots
1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup chopped walnuts
Cream cheese frosting (8 oz cream cheese, 1/2 cup butter, 4 cups powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla)
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round pans.
Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon in a bowl.
In another bowl, beat sugar, oil, and eggs until smooth. Stir in carrots, pineapple, and walnuts.
Fold in dry ingredients. Pour into pans and bake for 30–35 minutes.
Cool completely. For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter, add powdered sugar and vanilla.
Frost between layers and over the cake. Sprinkle with walnuts.
4. Red Velvet Cake
Description: A striking cake with a deep red or burgundy crumb, topped with creamy white cream cheese frosting. It’s smooth, velvety, and often garnished with red crumbs or white chocolate curls.
Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cocoa powder
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
1 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
2 tbsp red food coloring
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp white vinegar
Cream cheese frosting (same as carrot cake)
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round pans.
Whisk flour, sugar, baking soda, and cocoa in a bowl.
In another bowl, mix oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vanilla, and vinegar.
Combine wet and dry ingredients. Pour into pans and bake for 25–30 minutes.
Cool completely. Frost with cream cheese frosting.
5. Angel Food Cake
Description: A feather-light, white cake with a slightly chewy texture, baked in a tube pan. It’s often pristine white or pale, served with whipped cream and berries for a delicate look.
Ingredients:
1 cup cake flour
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided
12 large egg whites
1 tsp cream of tartar
1/4 tsp salt
2 tsp vanilla extract
Whipped cream and fresh berries for serving
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Use an ungreased 10-inch tube pan.
Sift flour and 3/4 cup sugar together.
Beat egg whites with cream of tartar and salt until foamy. Gradually add remaining 3/4 cup sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Add vanilla.
Fold in flour mixture gently. Pour into tube pan.
Bake for 35–40 minutes. Invert pan to cool completely, then remove cake.
Serve with whipped cream and berries.
6. Pound Cake
Description: A dense, buttery cake with a golden crust, often baked in a loaf or Bundt pan. It’s simple, with a tight crumb, sometimes glazed or dusted with powdered sugar.
Ingredients:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
Beat butter and sugar until creamy. Add eggs one at a time.
Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Add alternately with milk to butter mixture, starting and ending with flour.
Stir in vanilla. Pour into pan and bake for 60–70 minutes.
Cool before slicing.
7. Black Forest Cake
Description: A German classic with chocolate sponge layers, whipped cream, cherries, and chocolate shavings. It’s visually striking with white cream, red cherries, and dark chocolate.
Ingredients:
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
3/4 cup cocoa powder
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
2 large eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup boiling water
2 cups heavy cream, whipped
1 cup cherry pie filling
Chocolate shavings
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch pans.
Follow chocolate cake batter steps (as in Chocolate Layer Cake).
Bake for 30–35 minutes. Cool completely.
Layer with whipped cream and cherry filling. Top with more cream and chocolate shavings.
8. Cheesecake (New York Style)
Description: A creamy, dense cake with a golden graham cracker crust, often smooth and pale on top, sometimes with a slight crack. It’s rich and velvety, served plain or with fruit.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
32 oz cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
1 cup sour cream
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
Mix crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and butter; press into pan bottom.
Beat cream cheese and 1 1/2 cups sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then sour cream, vanilla, and flour.
Pour into crust. Bake in a water bath for 60–70 minutes until set but slightly jiggly.
Cool, chill for 6 hours, and serve.
9. Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
Description: A retro cake with a caramelized top featuring golden pineapple rings and maraschino cherries, revealing a sticky, glossy surface when flipped. The cake is a soft yellow.
Ingredients:
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup brown sugar
8 pineapple rings
8 maraschino cherries
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup pineapple juice
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round pan.
Pour melted butter into pan, sprinkle with brown sugar, and arrange pineapple rings with cherries in centers.
Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
Beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla.
Add dry ingredients alternately with pineapple juice. Pour over pineapple layer.
Bake for 40–45 minutes. Cool 10 minutes, then invert onto a plate.
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